We were inseparable in college. For years after graduation, we still spoke regularly, knew every detail of each other's relationships and careers, and genuinely believed we would always remain close. Then jobs changed, cities changed and life became busy.
Yesterday was his birthday. I sent him a message, he replied with "Thanks bhai ❤️", and suddenly I realised that our last proper conversation was on my birthday eight months ago. There was no fight and no betrayal. We simply became two people who still care about each other but are no longer present in each other's lives.
Do you try to revive friendships like this, or accept that some close relationships naturally become memories?